Burnley face a £60million blow if they are relegated from the Premier League, as a result of a loan that financed the club’s takeover last year.
Sportsmail has learned that under the terms of Burnley’s loan from MSD UK Holdings, relegation would trigger an early repayment.
Currently, they are making payments on an interest-only basis of around nine per cent until 2026, when the £60m is due.
Burnley face a £60million blow if they are relegated from the Premier League this season
The prospect of early repayment raises the stakes in Burnley’s bid to avoid the drop.